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AAFA Urges Swift Passage Of Anti-Counterfeiting Bill In House

Textile Insights April 29, 2026

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has urged the U.S. House of Representatives to quickly pass H.R. 4930, a key anti-counterfeiting bill aimed at strengthening border enforcement of intellectual property rights. The legislation would enhance the ability of U.S. Customs and

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CITI Urges Inclusion Of Spinning In TEEM To Boost Competitiveness

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has urged the government to bring the spinning segment under the ambit of the Textile Expansion and Employment Mission (TEEM), arguing that such a move is essential to strengthen India’s competitiveness in global textile markets. CITI Chairman Ashwin Chandran emphasised that the industry’s growth ambitions hinge on

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European Textile Industry Faces Continued Decline, Urgent Action Needed: EURATEX

Textile Insights April 23, 2026

Europe’s textile and apparel industry continues to face mounting challenges, with factory closures becoming an increasingly frequent reality across the region. Each shutdown brings not only job losses and community disruption but also the erosion of critical industrial capabilities. According to the latest Economic Update released by EURATEX, the industry recorded negative

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TEA Seeks RBI Credit Support For MSME Exporters

Textile Insights April 21, 2026

The Tirupur Exporters Association (TEA) has called on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to introduce targeted funding mechanisms for MSME exporters and issue clear directives to banks to ensure seamless credit flow to the sector. The demand was raised during an interactive session jointly organised by TEA and RBI, focusing on the private investment […]

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AAFA Flags Cost Surge From China PNTR Revocation

Textile Insights April 20, 2026

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has cautioned that revoking China’s Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) status would significantly disrupt the U.S. apparel, footwear and travel goods industry, leading to sharp cost increases and supply chain challenges. In its submission to the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) under Investigation No.

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Gujarat Renewable Curtailment Hits Spinning Mills, Delays Returns

Textile Insights April 14, 2026

Renewable power curtailment in Gujarat is increasingly impacting the textile spinning industry, with mills reporting rising financial stress, delayed return on investments and disruptions in captive energy planning, according to industry sources. The issue has escalated over the past 20 months, particularly during high-wind seasons, when grid operators have imposed

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Textile Ministry Formulates Time-bound Action Plan To Implement Schemes Announced In The Budget

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

The Union Ministry of Textiles has come-up with a comprehensive time-bound action plan to implement the various schemes and policies that were announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman in the recent Union Budget. The move follows the policymakers and other industry stakeholders realising the significance of promptly implementing these initiatives which can help the

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Geopolitics Hits Textile Sentiment: ITMF

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has released the findings of its 37th Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS) conducted in March, highlighting a sharp deterioration in industry sentiment as geopolitical tensions disrupt global markets. According to the survey, the overall global business climate has weakened significantly, with the business

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Tiruppur Accelerates PNG Shift Amid LPG Crunch, ESG Push

Textile Insights April 7, 2026

Tiruppur, India’s leading textile hub, is accelerating its transition to piped natural gas (PNG) as manufacturers respond to an ongoing LPG shortage triggered by the US–Israel–Iran conflict while also aligning with tightening global sustainability requirements. The shift gained momentum during a joint industry session organised by the Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA)

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CII Welcomes Extension Of RoDTEP Scheme And SEZ Relief Measures

Textile Insights April 6, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has welcomed the Government of India’s decision to extend the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme and introduce a one-time concessional framework for Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) sales by Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units. In a statement, Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, highlighted that the